Vulnerability Description
A boundary error within the "parse_tiff_ifd()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions before 0.18.2 can be exploited to cause a memory corruption via e.g. a specially crafted KDC file with model set to "DSLR-A100" and containing multiple sequences of 0x100 and 0x14A TAGs.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libraw | Libraw | <= 0.18.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3950
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98592Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/d7c3d2cb460be10a3ea7b32e9443a83c243b2251PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/75737/Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2017-6/Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3950
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98592Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/d7c3d2cb460be10a3ea7b32e9443a83c243b2251PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/75737/Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2017-6/Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6887?
CVE-2017-6887 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A boundary error within the "parse_tiff_ifd()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions before 0.18.2 can be exploited to cause a memory corruption via e.g. a specially crafted KDC file...
How severe is CVE-2017-6887?
CVE-2017-6887 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6887?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libraw Libraw.